Chapter 433

Every year, Elmsworth held a widely anticipated horse racing event.

The aristocratic families would converge at the racecourse, exuding an atmosphere of camaraderie but underneath, it’s a battlefield of strategy and cunning.

Meanwhile, this event also served as a rare opportunity for the wealthy elites to mingle and network.

Many major projects across Elmsworth, even the entire country, have been sealed with a handshake right at the horse races. Hence, many people would do anything to secure a ticket to the event, hoping to climb the ladder of success.

Ever since Frederic forbade Glynnis from attending the event, she was furious, so much so that she developed blisters in her mouth from the stress, causing her to lose her appetite.

She couldn’t understand why Frederic would punish her so harshly for merely scolding a few servants.

Could it be that her fall from grace was tied to Elspeth’s own downfall?.

Men! They’re all heartless brutes!

Now, she could only hope that Jareth would discard Marilla like a used rag once he’s done with her.

When that happens, she would spread the word in their circle, letting everyone know Marilla was nothing more than a plaything for Jareth.

The door knocked, interrupting her thoughts.

“Glynnis, the lady requests your presence.”

Glynnis walked in to see Elspeth with a look of resentment.

“mom, I’m here.”

As she entered, she was met with a peculiar smell, quite unpleasant.

“mom, what are you doing? What is this smell?“:

Glynnis scrunched up her nose as she made her way towards the bedroom.

Upon opening the slightly ajar door, she was taken aback.

She saw Elspeth, wearing a crumpled nightgown, kneeling on the floor, fervently wiping a yellowish puddle on the floor.

“Mom, what is it?”

Elspeth cut her off harshly, “Who gave you permission to just walk in?! Can’t you knock?!”

–“Mom, you asked–for me.”

Glynnis trailed off her eyes wide in realization. “Mom! You didn’t?”

Before she could finish her sentence, Elspeth interrupted again, “Don’t you dare say a word, do you hear me?!”

Glynnis nodded fervently.

you need to stop

and being a junkie? Victor is just out to harm you! Look at the state you’re in! If this continues, your health is going to decline! You’ve worked so hard to win father’s affection, to stand on equal footing with Thaddeus. If you ruin your health, all your past efforts would go

Glynnis spoke sensibly, showing a genuine

“I know. I want to quit, but I can’t! Without

drug, but she could understand the agony Elspeth was suffering

of Ward?” Elspeth suddenly asked

I haven’t received any news yet.

flared in anger. “Useless! All of them!”

do our bidding is already an achievement. He’s limited in his actions inside. So

is

Thaddeus must have seen him by now, and they’re probably trying to pry his mouth open to testify against me! If I don’t get rid of him, it’s only a matter

the stakes but didn’t have a

a knock at the door, startling both women.

living room

me, ma’am.” Dennis’s voice

as she cracked the door open and peered at the man standing

respectfully, “Ma’am, Mr. Abernathy sent me to deliver a message. He would like you to accompany him to the

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to go with him?! He’s not ignoring me anymore?!”

attended by you and Mr. Abernathy. This year should be

will definitely attend, I will

overjoyed, on the verge of

a month of being cooped up, she was finally getting her freedom. Did this mean that Frederic was no longer mad at

condition. Without her medication; she had no control

the horse races no less,

if she didn’t go, she would be disrespecting Frederic,

she was weighing her options.

in such a mess!” Elspeth admitted, sinking to the floor in

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can’t sleep. My mind is a mess, and I’m always hearing things. It’s driving me crazy!”

of control, but once she took the medication Dr. Victor provided,

she felt rejuvenated

was dependent on the medication. She really couldn’t do without it.

solution,” Glynnis whispered in her ear. “You can wear adult diapers. Nobody

Elspeth was,mortified at the suggestion.

relationship with Frederic

that’s the only

them, and as long as

favor?” Glynnis asked, seizing the

scolded, feeling like her daughter was crossing boundaries.

“Mom, listen!”

she had been banned from the

horse races, I can help you. And there will be plenty of eligible bachelors there. Don’t you want me to

nodded slowly. “Alright, I’ll try to convince your father to let you

Elspeth,

finally decided to go home.

a warm bath together. Evadne sat in front of the mirror in her robe while

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